What company were you an intern at and how did you find out about it?
I was an intern at SiteVisibility part of Ai Digital a top Brighton search marketing and social media Optimisation Company. I found out about the internship through a tip-off about the Wired Sussex internship programme. The internship role I ended up getting was as an SEO Trainee.
What were the reasons you went for an internship?
It was as part of a career change for me after gaining my degree I had spent time looking for work in the marketing industry a totally new direction for me, which meant I was in need of experience to put on my CV, so applied for the internship programme. I thought it would be a good start for my new career and an ideal occasion to get a feel for the industry.
What were your duties and what experience did you take away with you?
The duties I was given were far greater then the usual internships where making tea is your job, SiteVisibility trained me in basic SEO techniques and let me do work for their key clients, such as article writing, link building and keyword analysis. This made me feel trusted and the experienced team were there every step of the way for help and advice.
What did the internship lead on to afterwards?
The internship lead to a permanent position as a junior within the team, which is great as I have made good bonds with everyone there and can continue to build on my knowledge of SEO.
Would you recommend an internship to others?
I would certainly recommend the internship to others, it’s a great way to get a feel for the industry and learn skills you don’t get in your degree course. The experience is an asset to my CV.
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